my wife and i had lunch here and sat outside. it over looks the parking lot but enough fencing that it is not and issue. the french onion soup was good and hot. i had the chilli which was tasty but could of been a bit warmer. we shared a french dip which was ok. our waitress was very pleasant, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. overall we enjoyed a great lunch on a busy day. read more

Best lunch we've had in ages...great service..thanks Sam... My wife has been wanting Sauerbrauten for ages and we discovered it's a Sunday special here and so we thought to try it. The atmosphere is friendly and not too loud. Busy but civilised. The Chowder which is included in the Sauerbrauten price was some of the best either of us has had..plenty of delicious little mystery chunks.. The Sauerbrauten was as good as she hoped for. Lean tasty beef with a really delicious gravy. Several accompaniments including red cabbage and potato pancakes. The burger was excellent. Juicy, properly cooked, bacon,onions mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Couldn't ask for more. I think we'll be back sooner rather than later.. read more

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My wife treated me to a Birthday Lunch at "he Retreat" yesterday. Not our first visit. It had the perfect atmosphere for a laid-back lunch that was casual and welcoming. Our server was new - but not inexperienced...friendly, courteous...even snapped a photo for us. Nice selection of beef, seafood, sandwiches, chicken etc. The prices were reasonable and match what would be expected. It's a tough business to be sure. Bang for the buck was there with regards to portions, food quality and overall value. Bottom line - no complaints and will definitely be back. read more

The Retreat - Open steak Birthday Lunch - Sports Bars Near Me - Liverpool, New York

Friends have been here a few times and we finally joined them for lunch. Note, you may want to take a light jacket if your seating outside. Can get a bit cool outside depending on the temperature and winds. Outside bar has limited draft beer. Nice setting. Brock provided very good service. Inside seating was open, outside had an efficient hostess. Wait was 5 minutes maybe. Nice draft craft beer and wine selections. Food - Cave man club with french fries. Deli meat piled with bacon in a club sandwich. Large and extra yummy. Mexican street corn wrap, different and amazing. Kentucky hot chicken sandwich with cole slaw. Looked and was excellent, my next choice. Chicken quesadilla was also very good. French fries are extra, which I liked the idea. Prices were reasonable. I would return. Private parking lot. read more

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Friend came in from out of town. Since they were staying on that side of town we chose a place close by for a late dinner and talk. Sat at a table near the bar in a not so crowded atmosphere. We each got something to drink and then dinner. One of the specials was a beef stew in a bread bowl. I asked if I could get the meal without the bread bowl and they happily accommodated. I actually thought this was pretty good. You don't get a lot of contents such as meat, potatoes, or vegetables, but the gravy was good and the meal was decent. The waitress was kind enough to ask if I wanted mashed potatoes because I didn't get the bread bowl. Pass. Nothing comes with the dinner so I ordered a side salad. The salad was almost a meal in itself. Plenty of fresh crunchy vegetables including olives and tomatoes. Though I asked for no croutons I got them anyway. Sprinkled some creamy Italian and crumbly blue cheese on top for a perfect finish. read more

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price high. Where other restaurant include fries or chips these are extras here. Has atmosphere and limited food you do get is tasty read more

Started with some drinks in the bar and moved into the dining area for food. I love bar and it's ambiance. Got seated right away on a Saturday evening. Waiter was real good. I ordered Buffalo wings and pub pretzels. The wings were real good. The pretzels not so much. Seemed like they were just warmed up in a microwave. They looked pale in color. Other then that, everything was good. read more

I've only been to the bar in the past and ordered wings and such. Three of us went for dinner and I ordered buffalo chicken salad. The chicken was cold. Not even warm. My wife ordered a cheeseburger and it looked like it may have been frozen before cooking. She ate like half of it. Ordered spinach dip which I think someone said was great at one time. Average at best. We are not picky eaters but I have to say if you are going to the bar for chicken wings that might be okay. Don't expect much from what we ordered. The restaurant area could use maybe a refresh or updated. read more

Service was great. Atmosphere is nice. There's outdoor seating with an additional bar outside. Very welcoming and cozy. Highly recommended exiting the highway. John, our server was also excellent! read more

Went for dinner with my in laws. No wait for dinner on a holiday weekend which was nice. Food was yummy with reasonable prices. Service was a little slow due to our waitress having so many large tables but overall good atmosphere! read more

It's been years since I've been in Liverpool and I was happy to see The Retreat is still where it's suppose to be and that it's a great place to enjoy a meal and a drink with family or friends or strangers. Great selection on the menu. The patio is a great place (when the weather is right) and the service is top notch. Great beer selection. Be sure to take an old fashioned selfie in the phone booth on your way out the door. read more

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Don't look for the seafood sampler because they don't sell it anymore, despite advertising the it online

Came in for a couple shots while in town. BFs buddy's dad is a regular here so had to check it out. Cute spot. Older crowd. Most seemed friendly. Someone even bought us a shot. Thank you sir! read more

Very nice place with great food and service. Not super fancy but people go there to celebrate all the time, dress up or down. Appropriate for most all circumstances. read more

Well- I want to like this place, but it's difficult to. Here is why- the first time we went over a year ago the hostess was RUDE AF- turned out she was a manager. Second time we went was with our family- it was decent, we were sat promptly and the kitchen made a plate of poutine for our 6 year old nephew who wanted it really badly. Food was meh- but it was an ok visit. Recent visit we arrive for dinner and I become aware that there are three separate dining areas with three seperate requirements for seating- inside middle dining area was "seat yourself" dining area to the right (which I was told was upper scale of some sort though I don't believe it) was "seating by host" and outdoor dining was "seating by host". Now- there are three separate host stands and you have to walk through one of the dining rooms to get to the one that is for outside seating! Are you tired yet because I was as I sat down and proclaimed "never again". We were promptly attended to by our server which was nice. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak which the establishment proclaims to be amazing- kids ordered the usual pasta, poutine, cheeseburger. The portions for the children were enormous. Not sure a 6 year old could even make a dent into the past that would be noticeable- kind of a waste of food. My cheesesteak was awful- I mean dreadful- when you can easily close the bun that means there isn't much meat- it was mostly cheese, onions and mayo- not much else. Fries were ok- but not the amazing cheesesteak I had hoped for. I am becoming more and more aware that local haunts are generally accepted by the locals because their palates have become accustomed to whatever is being served. And year over year there are traditional hang outs that are "known" for whatever signature dishes the locals tastes have grown accustomed to. That said- an outsider is a totally different person to impress and when pub food offerings are plentiful in an area like upstate NY, the level of different takes on dishes are easy to compare- HomeTeam Pub is by far the winner for us on so many levels- the food is simply amazing and not too far down the road from the Retreat and the seating requirements are simple! Plus the wings are second to none!! I think I shall "retreat" from The Retreat!! read more

The Retreat is one of my Liverpool go-to restaurants because of their broad menu. Service was slow for a Tuesday dinner but overall delicious. It is easy to find something to like on their menu. I do love the vibes and outdoor seating in the warmer months read more

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Please stop charging extra for fries. Also add boom boom boneless wings to the menu full time! :) Such a great time every visit! read more

Consistently good food and good service. Only wish they would have a couple more specials each day..

Great place to eat and have fun The setting is very comfortable The service is tremendous Really enjoy sitting outside read more

We've been here before however this time we decided we won't be back. The meals are ala carte with ridiculous prices. We ordered from the menu: Reuben, chicken quesadilla, burger, and the Selena wrap ($13.00) each with 2 ($3.50 each)sodas. Additionally we ordered onion rings ($4.75) & ($3.50) fries. I get times are expensive but 3.50 for a soda and 4.75 for the rings and 3.50 for the fries both of which came in small bowls is ridiculous. For less than $3.50 you can buy a 5 pound bag of potatoes at Wegmans. The food was OK However, the prices were way out of line for what we received. Everywhere else where we go the meals come with fries or chips or something. We didn't even get a pickle. We won't be back. read more

The Retreat - Is this worth $3.50? I don't think so. - Sports Bars Near Me - Liverpool, New York

I haven't been here in years and, based on the crowds I always see, expected hem to have upped their game. Sadly they have not. THe positives: they serve food late, so arriving on a Saturday at 8:30 pm was not a problem; the server was excellent despite having lots of tables; and the onion soup was very good. The restaurant itself is dated and could use a refresh ( we sat indoors); the floor is carpeted which doesn't add to the cleanliness; the food is meh. I ordered a special...Mediterranean tuna steak. The tuna was generously covered with olives, tomatoes and capers...a little too much flavor. Strangely, it was served with a Mexican type rice dish with corn and black beans. Weird. read more

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This is two separate visits from this week one on Sunday with friends, and the other on Tuesday evening that was my birthday. Service was prompt and courteous on Sunday. We shared Nachos with chicken and Spinach dip, the nachos were good portion of fresh lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese, and plenty of chicken instead of ground beef, I should have added their guacamole as well! Spinach dip was warm and cheesy, comfort food. I ordered the Caramel Apple Moscow Mule, I highly recommend ordering this cocktail before the menu changes! Wow the aroma alone is the essence of all of Fall in a cozy mule, it is actually chilled and tastes as delightful as it smells! Another great visit and brought several friends to meet up with. Tuesday evening went early after visiting the Cobblestone. Being a holiday week it was extremely busy, but we were able to get drinks. I tried the Autumn Spritzer this visit which is light and refreshing with Fall tastes of apple, cranberry, and cinnamon, loved this cocktail as well! I can't wait to see the Holiday cocktail menu! My fiancé ordered me the Seafood Neptune for my birthday dinner. Unfortunately I realized immediately that that was the wrong dish, and way too much pasta! I immediately tried to change order but the only server was bogged down with credit card issues, and by the time she was able to address the situation I was told an order change could not be accommodated. That was very disappointing being a special occasion and wanted something special. I paid for the meal and true to word did not eat any of it, I was looking for seafood not an entire plate of pasta. Disappointed, and could have easily been reconciled. But as always loved the ambiance and holiday decor, lively festive atmosphere! read more

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The Retreat is a Liverpool Mainstay we heard near the lake and we figured we would give it a shot. Place was busy with a seat yourself sign which tells me that they are popular. Our Server came quickly and was attentive overall. I got the Mexican Street Corn chicken wrap with beef barley soup and She got a tossed salad with a crock of French onion soup. The beef Marley was flavorful with actual beef tips and the wrap was filling but the street corn taste was a little bland. She said the salad was ok but the soup was really good with a lot of flavor and more onions than average but in a good way. We would definetly go back to try other things. read more

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We wanted to enjoy an outdoor lunch, and knew that the patio was shaded. We did get a table quickly this time, but it was right next to the patio bar which was blasting 80s hard rock, and made for an annoying experience. Regardless, the real issue was that there simply weren't enough servers working. Between the inside customers and the entire patio, I only counted four servers for nearly 100 people. It took a good 10 minutes to get menus, and then another 15 to get our drinks. We then ordered two sandwiches, which took another 40 minutes. By that time our drinks were gone, so were ordered a second round, which this time took 20 minutes to arrive. By the time we got the bill, we had been there for 2 hours. Luckily we were not in a hurry, and our server although clearly overworked, was very friendly and did all that he could to manage such an overwhelming crowd. We then slipped across the street to listen to the Liverpool Community Band playing in Johnson Park. read more

This is a really wonderful all-ages restaurant! There are a lot of large TVs with various sports on. The menu is large and has something for everyone. The street corn wrap was super yummy, and I loved that it came with pickles! The servers were prompt and very kind. I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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10/10 - we sat outside. Joe was our waiter and he was the best waiter we have had in a long time. He was attentive yet quietly polite. Love this place. Great cocktails and great food. read more

My brother in law, a long time patron of The Retreat, passed away. Hodgie was how everyone knew him. After his memorial service, we gathered at The Retreat after in honor of him. Not only did they heard and knew of his passing, they didn't know we were showing up to honor his memory at the place he loved. They gave us a round of shots and a few free appetizers. Our family then enjoyed a wonderful dinner. To the owners and staff who served us, THANK YOU!!! read more

One improvement: when I phoned on a Tuesday evening at 5:30 and asked if a party of 5 adults and 2 children needed a reservation, the employee who answered the phone said No. When we arrived at The Retreat at 6 pm, all tables were occupied. We had to wait 30 minutes for a table and the dinner service took extra time. It appeared not enough wait staff were on hand. The cuisine and ambience were very good. But reservations are necessary in the summer even on a Tuesday evening. read more

I really enjoy going to the Retreat. Chef Tod comes on at 5pm he is an excellent Chef. I usually get an appetizer called the Stinger Melt Mmm. Then I like a crock of Onion soup. The Chicken Riggies here are premo. The atmosphere is very quiet in the dining room. Very professional. I would highly recommend. read more

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Love going there in the summer and when the emu have entertainment. Different food - interesting- and not boring. Great atmosphere.

For the third time in recent months, tried to call in an order only to get a recording stating that they weren't taking messages. Sad because we had a good sized order (love their Liverpool Ribeye among other things) and were looking forward to their food. Oh well...their loss as we'll patronize a more customer focused and nice restaurant. read more

Have been to The Retreat many times over the years. In the summer, it has the outside patio and bar with lively music. Inside there are three main dining rooms and a central bar, some high-walled booths and plenty of tables too. I have never had a problem with food or service here. The menu includes excellent burgers, chicken quesadilla, a delish reuben, and John's Revenge - the best pastrami sandwich in Central New York. It is one of the few restaurants that decorates well for Christmas with white lights throughout the place. Entree prices are very reasonable and beer & wine prices are also very competitive. read more

This is a follow up to the review I wrote a couple days ago on Monday about the retreat. The good news is the owner called me back and apologized and said that those type of circumstances shouldn't happen, she sounded very nice and we chatted for a few minutes and I'm going to try to go back and have a different experience with the retreat. I appreciate the owner calling me back and addressing the circumstances. So that is a good thing and I recommend this place based on the owner taking the time to call me back and addressing the circumstances and situations thank you read more

Yes, dinner again at one of our fave Liverpool spots. The Retreat. It never disappoints! I had the chopped chicken cobb salad. Iceberg lettuce topped with diced tomatoes, egg, cucumbers, bacon, blue cheese crumbles and grille chicken, served with garlic bread and I chose ranch dressing. Fresh, crisp, and tasty. HUGE! J had the " Cave Man's Club ". She chose turkey as her meat selection. You can get it with roast beef or ham as well. They must call it the Cave Man because it is HUGE as well! Fries hot and crisp. Fern Zinszer was out tender/server. She's always friendly and on point. It's easy to start up conversations with patrons here. It's a relaxed atmosphere. Or maybe I'm always relaxed! You gotta Check em Out!! read more

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This is definitely one of my favorite businesses to go to when I visit Syracuse. Ever since I've starting making visits 3 years ago the food and service has been great. I don't get to come up often, but I do enjoy it when I can. My go to is the french dip sandwich, I know the menu changes, but if it is on there definitely check it out. Pro-tip, you can order fried onions on it and that makes it SO goood. They have other menu items like burgers, fish, sandwiches, potato skins, soups/salads, etc. There inside is really large and the outside has plenty of seating as well. It never seems like they have a lot of staff, so this is usually a wait for food, but nothing crazy! The waiters and waitresses l have encountered have always been attentive and well-mannered. This is a nice staple in Syracuse! read more

Great food, great service and wonderful ambiance. This is a place that makes you feel like family when you walk in.

I am on a 30 salads in 30 days in CNY this January. Second stop was the Retreat! Cesar w Chicken and Shrimp. Well done, service with a smile in a classic Liverpool NY setting. read more

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I love it here. This is a great lunch and dinner spot. They have plenty of indoor seating and they have an outdoor patio too. I love their salads, wraps, seafood pasta and burgers. I always have delicious and fresh food here. This place has been open for years and it's always fun to stop by. It's convenient to get to and is right in the village. It has great family vibes. I can't wait to stop back in for dinner again soon. read more

Out waitress was asked by my mother if the spaghetti was thin or regular and was told regular. When the meal came out the pasta was clearly linguine... I'm shocked the waitress did not know this. The meal was excellent otherwise just kind of a funny moment when I told her and she looked at me like she already knew exactly what I meant with that deer in the headlights look. read more

I was at the Retreat for the first last week after two years away, due to the pandemic. I went with a group and we enjoyed a tasty, filling lunch. The only negative is that it took too long to get our check after we were done. Today I was back for another Reuben on St. Patrick's Day. My lunchmate has the salmon salad. Both were delicious and filling. The salad is enough for two meals. The server was attentive and we got our check quickly. Definitely a busy day for them and they were all keeping up with the flow! read more

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